Farm Journal Rural Mainstreet Economy Stabilizes in Growth Range LandOwner | By Mike Walsten on 01/21/2021 12:37 PM Monthly survey of rural bankers in 10 midwestern states finds positive economic trends stabilizing.
Rural Mainstreet Index Climbs for September LandOwner | By Mike Walsten on 09/17/2020 7:39 PM Almost One-Fourth of Rural Midwestern Bankers Report Rural Economy Recovery
Illinois Farmland Values Stable at Mid-Year LandOwner | By Mike Walsten on 09/04/2020 2:17 PM Survey conducted the Illinois Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers finds farmland prices for excellent-to-average quality land were stable versus the end of 2019.
Farmland Index Reaches Growth Neutral LandOwner | By Mike Walsten on 08/23/2020 3:32 PM Rural Mainstreet Index's farmland index crosses neutral for only the second time in 81 months.
Central/Southern Plains Farmland Values Steady to Slightly higher LandOwner | By Mike Walsten on 08/16/2020 3:46 PM Kansas City Federal Reserve Bank reports firming land values in face of weakening ag financials.
Central Corn Belt Farmland Values Unchanged from Year Earlier LandOwner | By Mike Walsten on 08/16/2020 3:04 PM Chicago Federal Reserve Bank reports farmland values remained unchanged in the second quarter from the first three months of 2020.
USDA Says Farm Real Estate and Cropland Values Held Steady in 2020 LandOwner | By Mike Walsten on 08/11/2020 11:17 PM USDA's NASS says farmland values were steady as of June 2020 versus a year earlier
Farmland Index Reflects Stable Asset Valuations in Second Quarter LandOwner | By Mike Walsten on 07/30/2020 11:57 AM Index maintained by pension and investment funds turns positive.
Indiana Farmland Values Rise, But Survey Finds Signs of Potential COVID Slump LandOwner | By Mike Walsten on 07/26/2020 7:05 PM Gains last half of 2019 out-pace declines of first half 2020
Iowa Land Pros Expect Modest Decline in Farmland Values LandOwner | By Mike Walsten on 07/20/2020 2:39 PM Annual survey finds land pros projecting 2% decline by November 1.
Bankers Expect Farm Loan Defaults to Rise 5% LandOwner | By Mike Walsten on 07/16/2020 5:05 PM Rural Mainstreet Index rises slightly but continues to signal negative economic growth in the heartland.